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P434 MBA

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Electric 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,187 mi
Last recorded99,187 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 MBA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,187 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 99,180 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 98,050 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 98,042 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 18 Jan 2008 93,237 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 79,260 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 79,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2006 67,317 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 67,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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P434 MBA is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 59,414 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P434 MBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P434 MBA registered?

P434 MBA is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P434 MBA safe to buy?

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